Nigel Benbow Bird has an MA in Mathematics from St. John’s College, Cambridge, where he first relapsed into mental illness that has affected his life, but he claims ‘success’ in being a survivor. He became a Christian at age 26 and worked successfully in the city for a while having gained a distinction in Actuarial Science at City University. He endured spells of severe suffering mentally while also building faith from the conservative evangelical tradition, growing towards a less intellectual and more practical ‘open evangelicalism’. Watching Arsenal, playing Bridge, and travelling have kept his interest and been helpful to his health as has gaining some insight into mental illness. His book 'The Arsenal of Grace' is a Christian book that explores grace and its importance. The author explains grace as the free gift of salvation that comes from God through faith in Jesus Christ. He describes how grace can transform people's lives and lead them towards eternal life. The book emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, love, and compassion towards others as they reflect God's grace towards us. Additionally, the author discusses how our human nature can hinder our understanding of grace and how we can overcome this by faith in God . Overall, 'The Arsenal of Grace' is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in understanding the Christian faith and the power of grace. It demonstrates how grace can bring hope, peace, and purpose to one's life.